Roy Bishop
January 1, 1930 to May 1, 2025
Obituary
The funeral service for Roy Bishop will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Bishop announces his passing at the age of 95 on May 1, 2025. Formally of Goulds, he passed peacefully at Chancellor Park.
He was predeceased by his parents Marion and Harold, brother George (Iris), his loving wife Inez and daughter Glenys.
Leaving to mourn are his daughters Jennifer (Don), Marina (Ed) and Cathy (Craig); his grandchildren, Miranda (Kirk), Jessica (Shawn), Kristen, Brandon, Rebecca (Justin), Zachary (Colette) and Jonas (Hillary); his great grandchildren, Ryker, Wesley, Kai, Piper and Troy; as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Special thanks to the staff at the Morgan, Chancellor Park, especially the staff of the 3rd floor. Your kindness, care and compassion never went unnoticed and will never be forgotten.
Dad loved to farm. Outdoors was his happy place. He also loved a good game of Spades and going for a drive (maybe to enjoy an ice-cream). He will be remembered for his great sense of humor!
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday May 4th, 2 -4 & 7 -9 PM, and Monday May 5th, 2 -4 PM & 7 – 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Roy’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
The funeral will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 202 Main Rd, Goulds, on Tuesday, May 6th at 11 AM.
I will be back when the robins come home
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 4, 2025
7-9 p.m. on May 4, 2025
2-4 p.m. on May 5, 2025
7-9 p.m. on May 5, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Tuesday May 6th
St. Paul's Anglican Church
202 Main Road, Goulds
We would like to pass along our deepest sympathy to Roy’s family . I have fond childhood memories of visiting the Goulds and we are thinking of you all at this sad time .
Mom, Howard and I offer our sincere condolences to Roy’s family during this time of loss. We have many happy memories of Roy that we will always treasure. His sense of humour was one of a kind.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to all the bishop family on the loss of your dad and pop. We will miss him darely. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this difficult time. Brian & Stacey Cleary
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our very
deepest condolences to all you.
He was a very friendly man who had a continuous smile
as he spoke to you in a gentle voice. He will be surely missed.
Jennifer, Marina, Cathy and families,
Sincere condolences to all. We share your loss.
Love
Vern and Marie
Jennifer, Marina, Cathy and families,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I’m very sorry that I’m not able to join you to celebrate your Dad’s wonderful life, but please know I am thinking of you all. I have so many fond memories of family gatherings with the Bishops, especially Uncle Roy’s great sense of humour. Sending love to you all.
To Jennifer, Marina and Cathy and all your families. So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Georgina and I send our sincere condolences. We will miss him greatly as will all who knew him. He lived a full and contented life and brought a smile to so many. We are sorry we cannot be with you in person but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to all of Roy’s family. Sorry we cannot be there to help remember Roy and his life well lived as we are in Florida. We will watch the live streamed service on Tuesday.. Best regards .Jennie and Gene Mullins.
Sorry to hear of Roy’s passing he had a great life
I remember as a younger girl going there with my Dad Avalon Squires
Condolence to his family
Lynn Squires
My condolence on the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jennifer & Family , Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your Dad .
Marina, Ed, Jonas & Families:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one..
From his very ‘get-go” with Hillary, Jonas’s story telling would include his Pop. whom he loved deeply and highly revered. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless
Roy was a true gentleman with a fantastic sense of humor.
God Bless Roy to you and all of your loving family and friends .
Good bye to a dear and outstanding friend ,
Enjoying the trip is what it’s all about !
And , Roy you had it all !
Thank you for being a man ,I called a Dear Friend !
A true gentleman and extremely hard worker. I knew Mr. Bishop when I was a kid. Very friendly man. and a great friend of my Dad. My condolences to all his surviving family.
Jennifer, Marina, Cathy and families. We are so sorry to hear about Roy and so sorry that I won’t be able to attend the service. Your dad was one in a million, kind, welcoming and a great baker in his later years. He will certainly be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Roy was such a funny and caring man.
To all of Roy’s family. We are sorry to hear of his pasing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all at this time, RIP Roy
Marina, Cathy, Jennifer, and Family
Dick and I are sending condolences upon your Dad’s passing. We have such nice memories of “Uncle Roy” and visits, along with Bob Bishop, to your home. He was a fine gentleman, and his was a life well lived.
Heidi (Parsons) and Dick Janes
So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. We are travelling in Europe right now and won’t be back in time for the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Derek and Ramona Chafe
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing . I had the opportunity to get to know him well when staying at Marinas and Ed’ s years back. He was one of the best, always ready for a game of cards and grin on his face and a good meal. He always talked about his grandkids and he truly loved his farm.Rest In Peace my friend .
My sincere condolences to all the family!
Our deepest condolences, many great memories of Roy growing up. Roy always had a joke or story to tell me, I remember him working the ground with his old John Deere he always had a big wave and smile. Many good memories especially helping out at hay time. Sorry for your loss at this sad time.
Marina, Cathy, Jennifer and families, please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time! Your dad was quite the gentle soul! He always had a welcoming smile for all who visited his home. On my many visits to your family home throughout the years, I always thought of Roy as the gentle giant of a man with the quick whit! I always found myself,, upon leaving your house , with a tremendous smile on my face remembering something your dad had said during my visit! Such great memories! Take comfort in all the great memories!
Cathy and the. Bishop family, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
To Jennifer , Marina , Cathy and Family. So sorry to here of the passing of your dear Father. He was such a kind and gentile man. Hr will be dearly missed by so may people. Sandy Dillon and Family
So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of happy times bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Cathy and Family :
So very sad and sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Deepest condolences to you, Craig, and all your Family at this most difficult time and thoughts and prayers are with you.
We hope that you will find special comfort in the precious memories you all hold close to your heart .,
R.I.P. Mr. Bishop !🦋
Gerry and Bren Lewis
Conception Harbour
To the Bishop family, so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He was always a good friend to my parents and their families. That friendship continued through the generations to their children, grandchildren and now their great grandchildren. Our sincere condolences go out to you and yours. He will definitely be missed. 💞
To All of Roy’sFamily. My sincere condolences on his passing. . I have many happy memories of visiting with Roy especially when we would come back for Xmas .He will be missed
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Roy. I will always have fond memories of visiting him on the farm when I was young. I know Andrew was glad to have met him when we visited and I know Anthem would have loved him. Much love to everyone in the family during this difficult time.
Jennifer, Marina, Cathy & your Families. We are very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, he was a very sweet gentleman. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time.